Looped needle threaders make long arm needle threading easier.

 I have been using these looped needle threaders on my Coronet for a while.  It makes it easier to thread the needle and also to see if the needle hole is straight.  

One end goes through the needle and the thread can be pulled through the loop in the front.  After the thread is in the loop, pull the threader through the needle.  

Threads from front to back with no difficulty.  It can also be used on sergers and sewing machines when needed.  

We carry these at Sewingly Yours if you want to purchase.  

Until next time, Happy Sewing. 

Janet 

On the Frame with Pro-Stitcher

 I have 2 baby quilts on the frame today using the Coronet and Pro-Stitcher.  

I am using the Wrench Works design from Pro-Stitcher and so far, so good! 

Until next time, Happy Sewing! 

Janet

Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite

 I have had the Pro-Stitcher Lite on my Coronet for over a year now plus we have one at Sewingly Yours. I have many hours working with this set up and have learned a lot over the last 13 months. 

Communication between the encoders and machine seems to be one of the biggest problems  The encoders can be too tight or too loose or have places on the track that they do not touch. There can be some connections issues and the green lights on the encoders do not come on.   

Here are some very helpful links that I have used to get more information: 

1. Handiquilter has lots of information on their website. The link below is about communications.  

https://support.handiquilter.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058162571-Pro-Stitcher-Communication

2. Download the Baby Lock installation manual HERE.  Look in the back for trouble shooting tips.  

3. This is an interesting document from a man who has made many modifications.  Read the very last page for encoder information.  I found him on a Facebook group for Pro-Stitcher Lite.  Find his document HERE.  

4. Here is a You Tube about what to do if your machine will not stitch.  It just moves around.  Find it HERE.  Please note that with Pro-Stitcher Lite you will have to set up your frame space if you have to reconnect the motors.  I generally try the "Reconnect Machine" first and, if it does not work, I go back and try to "Reconnect Motors."   Pro-Stitcher Premium does not have to set up a frame space so that is why she did not have to reset it. 

That's all for now.  

Until next time, Happy Sewing! 

Janet

On the Pro-Stitcher Today!

 Pro-Stitcher Lite gets easier and easier.  If you have one, just stick with it and you will learn more and more.  

This is the Flutterbys design on a Riley Blake pillow.  (Making a sample for Sewingly Yours.) 

No hiccups other than a couple of problems that I created for myself!  

Until next time, Happy Sewing!  

Janet

This week's projects

 This week's projects include a cute baby boy quilt.  

A project for Sewingly Yours.    Hint -  Riley Blake

A zippered pouch from my serger feet class 

There's more to come. 

Until next time, Happy Sewing! 

Janet

 Here is a quilt that I have finished this year. Quilted on a Coronet with Pro-Stitcher Lite.  

May put it at Crickets Nest in the future.  

That lump in the middle is a pillow.  I didn't realize it would look that weird!  

Until next time, Happy Sewing!  

Janet

Check It Out -- Free Patterns

 I was looking for FAST jelly roll patterns and ran across these sites with great free patterns and tutorials. 

Cluck Cluck Sew

Fat Quarter Shop

I See Stars Quilting

By Annie

Sew Can She

By the way, I found a few fast and easy quilts I may try. 

Until next time, Happy Sewing!!

Janet

This is one of those "took a long time to make" quilts.  My daughter started this about 8 years ago and finished it up over Thanksgiving. I quilted it with Pro-Stitcher Lite and gave it to her at Christmas. She did a great job on it.  

Until next time, Happy Sewing.  

 

 Just finished the Kimberbell Wallhanging for "One Sweet Spring."  It is on display at the store.  We will be having a class to teach this on March 11th and 25th.  Check it out at Sewingly Yours website.  

Check it Out! - Free Embroidery Projects

 I was just looking at Baby Lock's website and I was blown away about all of the changes.  If you have not looked at it lately, please check it out. 

I have been following Zandra from the EmbroiderShoppe since she did some sessions at Baby Lock Tech.  It is a sister team from South Africa and they have wonderful designs.  

They have a program called "Beyond the Frame" with Baby Lock and free designs are provided monthly. Yes, you heard correctly  ---  FREE. 

Check out the page HERE. 

Until next time, Happy Sewing.